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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Charity marks 10 years of 'learning and creativity'
A charity which works with "those at the margins of society" was holding a series of events to mark its 10th anniversary. Ipswich Community Media (ICM), which runs language courses and a range of youth projects, was founded in 2015, with no funding or premises. Since then, the charity said it had connected with 60,000 people through workshops, events, and performances. Director Bruce MacGregor said: "This milestone is about more than what we've achieved; it's how we've done it: through participants, volunteers, staff, partnerships, passion, and trust." The charity celebrated with a town parade last week, with a music and food event set to run over the weekend. A parade through Ipswich town centre was held on Saturday, 21 June, accompanied by drummers and people wearing cultural dress. A birthday party with live music, dance and international food was planned to be held on the following Saturday at St Stephen's Church music venue. There was also an event to launch a new music video and EP created by South Street Kids - one of the ICM projects which engages 7-12 year olds, at the Eastern Angles Centre. ICM Connected, an online alumni network, was also being developed to mark the anniversary. ESOL Integration team manager and co-founder Linda Vines said: "It's a place where we bring people together, we empower them, they feel safe, they feel heard." Reflecting on the start of the charity, she told BBC Radio Suffolk: "There were nine of us. "We were made redundant from our previous employment, and we had a dream really. We started off with nothing, basically, and we were able to build." Initially, ICM was able to use a room inside the Ipswich Council for Racial Equality office, before moving youth projects into South Street Studios and language teaching into space on St Matthew's Street in 2019. "Gradually, we were able to secure some after 10 years, we have had over 2,000 learners who have come through the integration team," she said. Monika Puchala, who joined in 2016 and now works for ICM as a maternity project co-ordinator, said: "I started as a learner, then a volunteer as a community champion, and now I'm in my fourth year of working for ICM. "This shows what you can achieve if you have the right level of support." 2,112 learners have accessed English language courses They worked with people from more than 40 different nationalities 249 young people engage each year in youth and music programmes 900-plus advice sessions were run supporting people navigating life in a new country 110 volunteers have contributed time, skills, and energy More than 60,000 people have been connected through workshops, events, and performances Gulshan Kayembe, chair of the board of trustees and current High Sheriff of Suffolk, said: "Over the past ten years, Ipswich Community Media has championed local stories, provided vital education and skills training, and created spaces for people of all backgrounds to come together to learn and to grow. "It has created a 'family' that no one wants to leave and where everyone who it has touched, who has been part of the ICM journey, wants to come back." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Community charity moves to bigger town centre home High Sheriff sets sights on youth reoffending rates Ipswich Community Media


BBC News
8 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Ipswich charity marks 10 years of 'learning and creativity'
A charity which works with "those at the margins of society" was holding a series of events to mark its 10th Community Media (ICM), which runs language courses and a range of youth projects, was founded in 2015, with no funding or then, the charity said it had connected with 60,000 people through workshops, events, and Bruce MacGregor said: "This milestone is about more than what we've achieved; it's how we've done it: through participants, volunteers, staff, partnerships, passion, and trust."The charity celebrated with a town parade last week, with a music and food event set to run over the weekend. A parade through Ipswich town centre was held on Saturday, 21 June, accompanied by drummers and people wearing cultural dress.A birthday party with live music, dance and international food was planned to be held on the following Saturday at St Stephen's Church music was also an event to launch a new music video and EP created by South Street Kids - one of the ICM projects which engages 7-12 year olds, at the Eastern Angles Connected, an online alumni network, was also being developed to mark the anniversary. ESOL Integration team manager and co-founder Linda Vines said: "It's a place where we bring people together, we empower them, they feel safe, they feel heard."Reflecting on the start of the charity, she told BBC Radio Suffolk: "There were nine of us. "We were made redundant from our previous employment, and we had a dream really. We started off with nothing, basically, and we were able to build."Initially, ICM was able to use a room inside the Ipswich Council for Racial Equality office, before moving youth projects into South Street Studios and language teaching into space on St Matthew's Street in 2019."Gradually, we were able to secure some after 10 years, we have had over 2,000 learners who have come through the integration team," she Puchala, who joined in 2016 and now works for ICM as a maternity project co-ordinator, said: "I started as a learner, then a volunteer as a community champion, and now I'm in my fourth year of working for ICM."This shows what you can achieve if you have the right level of support." ICM in Numbers 2,112 learners have accessed English language coursesThey worked with people from more than 40 different nationalities 249 young people engage each year in youth and music programmes900-plus advice sessions were run supporting people navigating life in a new country110 volunteers have contributed time, skills, and energyMore than 60,000 people have been connected through workshops, events, and performances Gulshan Kayembe, chair of the board of trustees and current High Sheriff of Suffolk, said: "Over the past ten years, Ipswich Community Media has championed local stories, provided vital education and skills training, and created spaces for people of all backgrounds to come together to learn and to grow. "It has created a 'family' that no one wants to leave and where everyone who it has touched, who has been part of the ICM journey, wants to come back." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.


The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Former Man Utd star makes immediate Premier League return after relegation as he signs for Burnley on free transfer
A former Manchester United defender is back in the big time after signing for newly-promoted Premier League side Burnley. Burnley stormed back into the top flight with a rock-solid defence that conceded just 16 goals in 46 games. 4 4 They finished on 100 points, only losing out on the Championship title to Leeds on goal difference. But the strength of their defensive record hasn't stopped them from adding reinforcements, having agreed a deal with Axel Tuanzebe. The 27-year-old defender, once tipped as the next big thing at Old Trafford, has sealed a move to Turf Moor after leaving Ipswich on a free transfer. Tuanzebe who made 37 senior appearances for Manchester United, joins the Clarets just a year after Scott Parker 's side were relegated. Now, they're back with a bang. The ex-Red, who can play both centre-back and right-back, becomes Burnley's third summer signing following the arrivals of Feyenoord's Quilindschy Hartman and German goalkeeper Max Weiss from Karlsruher. Tuanzebe famously captained United's first team as a first-year scholar, the first to do so since Gary Neville. He rose through the ranks at Carrington and made his senior debut under Jose Mourinho at the age of just 19 in 2017. Despite his early promise the England youth international's career has been stop-start, with five loan spells including three at Aston Villa and stints at Napoli and Stoke. He joined Ipswich permanently in 2023, becoming a regular under Kieran McKenna. Scott Parker sheds tears in emotional celebration with family as Burnley boss retains hundred per cent promotion record 4 However a thumb injury meant he was unable to help the Tractor Boys avoid relegation despite their spirited fight to stay up. SunSport understands that Ipswich did offer him a new deal but he preferred a move to Turf Moor. Tuanzebe's versatility which allows him to play at centre-back or right-back, gives manager Scott Parker additional options in defence. Burnley fans will be hoping that the man once hailed as United's next big thing can finally deliver on that promise and help the Clarets stay up. 4


BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Joanne Woolway Grenfell named Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich
The new lead of the Church of England in Suffolk has been announced. The Right Reverend Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell, Area Bishop of Stepney succeeds the Right Reverend Martin Seeley, who has retired as The Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich after 10 years in the new bishop will spend the day meeting people within the diocese, including visits to Debenham Church of England High School and St Edmundsbury cathedral. He said: "'I am honoured to be called to this role. This is a beautiful diocese, with truly lovely people, and a grounded Suffolk sense of service and humility." The appointment was announced by Downing Street on Friday morning, with Bishop Grenfell taking up his new position in the autumn."What I'm already discovering is how warm and welcoming people are. I'm excited about getting to know Suffolk and its people better," he said.''I've had to do some creative strategic work in areas where I've served previously, including developing a vision, putting together funding applications, and overseeing the implementation of mission projects to help the church reach new people, young people, and people from lower income communities.''I care deeply about our churches being as healthy and safe as possible, in policies, practice, recruitment, training, and, most importantly, in culture."The diocesan secretary, Gary Peverley, added: "Suffolk is an amazing place and our county welcomes our new bishop with open arms."Churches and organisations are working together to serve the community and express their faith and the part the bishop plays within that is key. The bishop is joining a diocese with a strategy and a plan for growth." Bishop Grenfell was educated at Oriel College, Oxford and the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. She trained for ministry at Westcott House, Cambridge and has a DPhil from Oxford and was Lecturer in English at Oriel College before 2019, she took up her current role as Area Bishop of Stepney, in the Diocese of London and has been the lead Bishop for safeguarding since May 2023. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.


BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Burnley's creative transfer announcements continue
Axel Tuanzebe's signing for Burnley from Ipswich on Thursday saw the latest iteration in the Clarets' creative transfer club's social media has become synonymous over recent seasons with how they reveal a new signing, often taking inspiration from classic television shows and viral video this latest unveiling, external, the Burnley social media team seem to have taken inspiration from an early 2000s TV advert around DVD piracy that starts with the line: "You wouldn't steal a car."It follows the format of the advert format until the addition of "you wouldn't turn down the Clarets" and images of Tuanzebe signing his contract is the third such video in three days, with Quilindschy Hartman's arrival, external from Feyenoord being a take on infamous horror film IT and Mike Weiss' announcement, external using footage from the original Mission: signing posts now regularly receive over one million views on the club's X you a fan of Burnley's creative transfer announcements? Do you have a favourite? Or do you miss the standard player-holding-up-a-shirt reveal?Let us know